SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - ELEMENTARY - INTENSIVE AUTISM PROGRAM

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a Special Education teacher for the Elementary Intensive Autism Program at Southampton Road Elementary School in Westfield, MA. The role involves direct instruction, development of individualized curricula, and collaboration with teachers and related service providers to support students with autism across IEP goals and progress monitoring.

The candidate will implement ABA-based approaches, collect data, and engage families through consultation, while

Qualifications

• MA licensure for Moderate Disabilities and Elementary.
• MA licensure for Severe Disabilities.
• Experience with Autism/PPD/Asperger's at various levels of functioning including behavior problems.
• Applied Behavior Analysis certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct instruction using program methodologies including ABA and DTT.
• Develop individualized curriculum and support with generalization.
• Instruction of social skills curriculum and generalization support.
• IEP development, goals, objectives, and progress reporting.
• Communicate with parents and provide consultation as needed.
• Collaborate with content area instructors and related service providers.
• Develop behavior protocols and data collection.
• Coordinate with transition planning and postsecondary goals.
• Assist in screening, placement decisions, and classroom supervision.
• Prepare reports and participate in IEP meetings.
• Spend time outside of regular hours for planning and duties.

Skills

Autism experience

ABA certification preferred

Education

Massachusetts Moderate Disabilities license (Elementary)

Massachusetts Severe Disabilities license

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - ELEMENTARY - INTENSIVE AUTISM PROGRAM

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program at Southampton Road Elementary School.

• Direct instruction to students in program methodologies including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis and Discrete Trial Training.
• Development of individualized curriculum and support with generalization.
• Instruction of social skills curriculum and support with generalization.
• Case management of all students' IEP services including development and implementation of goals and objectives, progress reporting.
• Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation; determine goals, objectives and directions.
• Close communication with parents; parent consultation as needed.
• Consultation/collaboration with content area instructors, related service providers and consultants.
• Development of behavior protocols and data collection.
• Collaboration with transition coordinator and planning for post secondary goals.
• Consultation with teachers and administrators within larger school community to identify and develop increased opportunities for inclusion, and assist in the implementation of accommodations.
• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.
• Assist other professionals in resolving psychological, social, academic, and disciplinary problems of students.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the program.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.
• Prepare report cards, education records, IEP forms, classroom observation records and other forms.
• Administer testing evaluation.
• Implementation and knowledge of ABLLS assessment.
• Participate in IEP meetings.
• Spend appropriate time outside of regular school hours to prepare classes, assess student work, and perform ancillary duties.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools and/or their designee.

Building Principal and Administrator of Special Education and Student Support Services

The terms of employment and salary will be in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield Public Schools Unit A salary schedule. Salary placement will be based on information contained in the application as submitted.

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

POSITION SUBJECT TO FUNDING

Job Details

Job ID: 5436824

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 12, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Westfield Public Schools Southampton Road School - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Special Services - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

POSITION SUBJECT TO FUNDING

Position Type: Full-time

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Welcome to Southampton Road School, Special Services

Our school educates approximately three hundred students in grades K-4 in a safe and nurturing environment. At Southampton Road School we strive to individually empower students to grow to their fullest potential both personally and academically. Our learning community is comprised of a knowledgeable and caring staff who welcome family and community involvement.,

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Certified as a teacher of Moderate Disabilities and Elementary, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education OR
• Certified as a teacher of Severe Disabilities, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Experience with Autism/PPD/Asperger's at various levels of functioning (MR to cognitively normal) including those with behavior problems.
• Those requirements as set forth under Federal and State Special Education Regulations.
• Applied Behavior Analysis certification preferred.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally conducted within school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the office. Work is moderate in nature with regular lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones an other office equipment and to finger and handle. Regular attendance, on site, is an essential function of this position.

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